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100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarships are offered to qualifying incoming students for the 2024-2025 admission cycle! The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, meaning qualified incoming and current students may receive the scholarship each year of the program. No additional application is required.

100% MATCH RATE for the 2023 Residency Match. We are the only pharmacy school in the entire nation to earn a 100% residency match rate!
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100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarships are offered to qualifying incoming students for the 2024-2025 admission cycle! The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, meaning qualified incoming and current students may receive the scholarship each year of the program. No additional application is required.

100% MATCH RATE for the 2023 Residency Match. We are the only pharmacy school in the entire nation to earn a 100% residency match rate!
Office of Student Affairs
3900 University Blvd WTB 120
Tyler
Texas
75799-6600
United States
Texas
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered by FCOP for admission; however, additional materials such as letters of recommendation that are submitted after the deadline will still be accepted.
December 2, 2024
The priority deadline for our program is intended to streamline the process for students applying to our program to be interviewed and offered admissions in as timely a manner as possible. Students who meet the priority application deadline will receive priority consideration for interview scheduling preferences and will receive same-day admission decisions after the completion of an interview with our program.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
None
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

23
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy is located on The University of Texas at Tyler campus in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. We are housed in W.T. Brookshire Hall, which was designed to incorporate collaborative learning and student-centered study areas throughout the building. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum uses team-based learning as the primary teaching method to integrate the foundational and clinical sciences as well as develop our students' critical thinking skills.

We have a NEW, 100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarship offered to incoming pharmacy students who meet certain GPA requirements. The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, so incoming and current students may qualify for the award each year in the program, and no additional application is required.

Qualifications for Incoming Pharm.D. candidates:
- A minimum GPA of 3.50 in all science and math courses
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
- Fulfillment of all admission requirements

Qualifications for UT Tyler Pharm.D. students:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester
- Have no professionalism alerts on record
- Commit to providing 30 to 45 hours per semester of peer-tutoring or participating in FCOP activities each qualifying academic year.

Vision/Mission: The University of Texas at Tyle Fisch College of Pharmacy strives to be a preeminent college of pharmacy that fosters leaders in pharmacy practice, education, scholarship, and public service to care for rural and other underserved populations. We accomplish this vision through our mission of advancing public health and wellness in East Texas and beyond through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy education, scholarship and advocacy.

Pharm.D. Curriculum: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/curriculum.php
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.0
2.0
GPA calculations are calculated using a four-point scale and include the following: all college coursework from accredited U.S. and foreign institutions, dual-credit coursework, Advanced Placement courses, College-Level Examination Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program. Original and repeated grades are included in calculations, when applicable.

Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
60
36
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry Chemistry I (inorganic) with lab 4
Chemistry Chemistry II (inorganic) with lab 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I with lab for science majors 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II with lab for science majors 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Fundamentals of Speech 3
Microbiology Microbiology with lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with lab 4
Math Calculus I 3
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab 4
June 2, 2025 unless approval for summer coursework previously obtained from the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
PHARMACY PREREQUISITES
* Pharmacy prerequisites: All prerequisite coursework must be completed by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall admission. Requests for summer coursework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Student Affairs.
* Prerequisite Coursework: Information on specific requirements and maximum allowable time elapsed since course completion can be found at: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/
* Exemption Requests (for coursework completed > 7 years ago; etc.) may be submitted and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the College's Admission Committee. The form can be found at: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/

TEXAS CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
* The Texas Core Curriculum describes the general education requirements for all college students in Texas. Applicants who already have/will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) prior to entering the Pharm.D. program are not required to complete the Texas Core Curriculum. Additional information on the Texas Core Curriculum and specific coursework is available at: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/.
https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites/index.php
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
The Supplemental Application is embedded into PharmCAS as a section called "Additional Questions". If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu.
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Three letters of reference must be sent to PharmCAS by the application deadline, preferably with the application submission. However, additional letters submitted after the application deadline may be considered.

Letters of reference should be requested from individuals who know you professionally or academically. Examples include employers, faculty advisors, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, pre-health advisors, professors, and/or supervisors. Any combination of these is acceptable.
Yes

Residency

No
No
All students entering the Fisch College of Pharmacy will be required to complete Texas Core Curriculum requirements. These requirements must be completed prior to entry or within the first two years of the PharmD program. Students with a bachelor's degree (or higher) from any institution (in-state, out-of-state, international) will be exempt from Texas Core Curriculum requirements.

Tuition is the same for in-state, out-of-state, or out-of-country residents.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Applicants will be considered for admission regardless of citizenship or visa status. International applicants may have additional requirements. Coursework completed outside of the United States requires a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER). It may be submitted through PharmCAS or submitted directly to the college. Information on approved FTER providers can be found here: http://www.naces.org/members.html.

Applicants must be eligible to work within the US and obtain a Social Security Number (SSN). The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) requires all pharmacy students to submit an SSN when applying for their pharmacy intern license. In order to obtain an SSN, the international applicant must be able to work within the US when the first professional year starts. Accepted students will work with our University's Office of International Programs to complete any necessary paperwork and other components required based on citizenship or visa status.
Yes
International students may be required to provide evidence of English proficiency. Accepted tests are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The assessment must be completed within 2 years of expected entry into the program. For more information regarding minimum scores on English Proficiency Assessments and exemptions to the requirement, please see https://www.uttyler.edu/graduate/gradadmissions/admission-requirements/.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Yes

Interviews

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
The Fisch College of Pharmacy interview process consists of a math and writing assessment, a question and answer panel with current faculty members and with students, a "virtual tour" of the building, and interview questions asked in the Multiple Mini-Interview format.
For more information please visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/.
https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
The admission deposit is $200 and is nonrefundable. When students start the PharmD program, the admission deposit is applied to their first tuition bill.
2025-08-18
Participation in JumpStart during the summer before matriculation is expected for incoming students. Required orientation programming occurs the week prior to the start of classes for all PharmD students. CPR certification is provided during orientation.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes